Add 21/70 and 50/56
21/70 + 50/56 is 167/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 250/280 = 84 + 250/280 = 334/280 - 334/280 simplified gives 167/140
- So, 21/70 + 50/56 = 167/140
In mixed form: 127/140
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